While living with stress and anxiety is a reality for many of the students (and parents) we work with, we know this is not how God wants them to experience life. Jesus promised us His peace, and Paul tells us we have access to a peace that transcends understanding. So, how can we help parents help their teens experience this promised peace?

Discipleship at home begins with our own relationship with the Lord. The more our faith is evident in daily life, the more opportunities we give our kids to follow in God’s footsteps.

As Christian parents, I think we can agree that our biggest hope and dream for our kids is that they will learn to love and follow Jesus for all of their lives. And while it will be a work of the Holy Spirit and a decision each of our children must make for themselves, we have an important role to play to lead and guide our children to know and follow Jesus.

As you talk with the parents in your church about discipling their kids, keep a few things in mind – define the term, provide doable steps, and share resources to help them lead their family at home.

As we seek to help parents step into the role that God has created them for, I would say there are two main things we need to do: equip and encourage.